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Kep1a
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Well Here is my first update.
As I reported earlier the tires are...
1) very firm but not at all harsh ride.
2) The rolling resistance is noticeably less. (Like a high pressure tire)
3) Turns and feels almost sporty.
4) The narrow tire gives the bike a board track racer look.
I will also add that the sportier ride gives you a feeling of instant response unlike the tires that came with the bike. The original tires felt almost stuck in a straight line and had to be forcibly made to turn or lean in a turn.
With the 1.95 solid tires it feels like a sports car ready and willing to respond to your steering or lean input. I personally do like the firm ride. It feels like you are riding on high pressure tires. I estimate the feel to be similar to 60-70 psi in a normal tire. The confidence that I will not be getting a flat ever is a welcome feeling.
Would I recommend them? So far yes I think I would as long as the above results I am reporting would be to your liking. It is summer now and I will find out how well these do in the extreme heat. I will report my long term finding if I can find the time that is.
That tach was the sum total of damage to the bike in that flat tire crash other than a scratch on the rear brake lever and the front fender.
That crash was what motivated me to look for a tire that won't go flat. An instant flat front tire at speed is the scariest ride I have ever attempted and would not wish it on anyone.
As I reported earlier the tires are...
1) very firm but not at all harsh ride.
2) The rolling resistance is noticeably less. (Like a high pressure tire)
3) Turns and feels almost sporty.
4) The narrow tire gives the bike a board track racer look.
I will also add that the sportier ride gives you a feeling of instant response unlike the tires that came with the bike. The original tires felt almost stuck in a straight line and had to be forcibly made to turn or lean in a turn.
With the 1.95 solid tires it feels like a sports car ready and willing to respond to your steering or lean input. I personally do like the firm ride. It feels like you are riding on high pressure tires. I estimate the feel to be similar to 60-70 psi in a normal tire. The confidence that I will not be getting a flat ever is a welcome feeling.
Would I recommend them? So far yes I think I would as long as the above results I am reporting would be to your liking. It is summer now and I will find out how well these do in the extreme heat. I will report my long term finding if I can find the time that is.
That tach was the sum total of damage to the bike in that flat tire crash other than a scratch on the rear brake lever and the front fender.
That crash was what motivated me to look for a tire that won't go flat. An instant flat front tire at speed is the scariest ride I have ever attempted and would not wish it on anyone.
